During 2026, the REPAiR Project is hosting a series of activities and events to explore ‘rangeland myths’ in global perspective. This initiative is part of our engagement with the UN International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026).
Our online discussion on 25 August will explore the myth that ‘fire is the enemy’ - read on to find out more.
Myth: ‘Fire is the enemy’
by Amber Huff, Kevin Kirkman and Bat Maria Vorontsova
Fires play a crucial role in maintaining thriving grasslands around the world. So why is fire so often portrayed as a wholly destructive force?
Join our online discussion to explore why myths about fire persist and how we can think differently.
For this event, we’re delighted to welcome Kevin Kirkman and Elliot Convery-Fisher as speakers, and the discussion will be co-chaired by Amber Huff and Bat Maria Vorontsova. The event is open to all and free to join - simply register in advance to participate.
Share your views: Global survey on rangeland myths
Overview: Rangeland Myths (REPAiR website)
Talks and interventions from all of the Rangeland Myths events so far are available for listening as podcast episodes.
Past episodes include:
‘Healthy ecosystems are green’
‘People and livestock are bad for biodiversity’
Deserts, ‘Saharanism’ and the myth of green landscapes (interview with Brahim El Guabli)
‘Carbon is Carbon’
‘Pastoralists need more markets to thrive’
‘Mobility drives conflict and insecurity’
‘The Tragedy of the Commons is inevitable’
You can also listen/subscribe to the podcast on Apple or Spotify.
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